Review: Kuiu Bicomp Jacket

Mountain weather is variable weather, so a solid long-sleeve is essential for evening and early-morning activities, even in mid-summer. You want something warm but lightweight, so it doesn't take up too much room in the backpack, where it will live most of the time. Ideally, it will shed light rain and be flexible, so as not to impede movement.

The Kuiu Bicomp Jacket checks all these boxes and more, with a high collar for added warmth and three pockets for those inevitable essentials that need to be kept handy. Moreover, the streamlined fit makes it great for more active outings like trail running. And for hunters, the quiet, elastic, snug-fitting fabric fits the bill for stalking game during bow season.

$129; kuiu.com.